Internship - Corporate Governance Executive Compensation Analyst EMEA

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Enter a world of corporate governance and responsible investment and jumpstart your career by gaining exposure to the fundamental affairs of businesses and economies on a global scale.

Why work for ISS?

Founded in 1985, the Institutional Shareholder Services group of companies (“ISS”) empowers investors and companies to build for long-term and sustainable growth by providing high-quality data, analytics, and insight. With nearly 2,000 employees spread across 30 U.S. and international locations, ISS is today the world’s leading provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions, market intelligence and fund services, and events and editorial content for institutional investors and corporations, globally.

The ISS Way

At ISS, our values are not as much imposed as they are inspired. We talk about ideals in terms of how it brings our people together in a culture that upholds the interests of our colleagues, shareholders and clients. Everyone at ISS is a champion of Integrity, Collaboration, Empowerment, Flexibility, Diversity and Client Service. When you join ISS, you are expected to exemplify these Values in a manner that informs your actions and aspirations in the workplace.

What’s in it for you?

• Enter the world of corporate governance and responsible investment and gain an understanding of relevant technical terminology
• Receive in-depth training in the latest developments in corporate governance to fulfill your career aspirations.
• Expand your know-how in the corporate governance industry, and contribute significantly to our client work and knowledge building.
• Work in a flexible and diversified environment.
• Perform in a workplace of integrity and transparency.

JOB DETAILS:

ISS is seeking a pool of talented and self- motivated research interns for the winter/spring of 2022. Our interns will be assigned to a dynamic regional market and guided by our top experienced analysts.

As an Executive Compensation Analyst, you will become an integral part of the data operations team. The role entails helping deliver data and research on compensation systems of executives and management board members of listed companies in Europe. The internships coincide with the so-called “proxy voting season”, i.e. when most listed companies convene their annual shareholder meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Assist our analysts by closely inspecting publicly disclosed documents of listed companies
• Perform analyses about executive remuneration and pay practices for your assigned markets
• Comply with ISS methodology on pay for performance analysis and qualitative assessment of listed companies

Desired qualifications:

• A relevant master degree in economics, business, finance or law or in the process of obtaining such a degree.
• An interest in corporate governance, executive compensation, capital markets, research and data collection
• A good eye for detail
• Fluent English writing skillsandone of the following language combinations;
• Spanish (Italian is an asset)
• French/(Dutch is an asset)
• German
• Swedish/(Other Nordic language will be considered as well)
• Polish (other language is an asset)
• Good command of Excel
• The ability to assimilate large quantities of information, work independently and take initiative while also being a team player
• An organized and structured mind to deal with large quantities of work and strict deadlines

This internship is remunerated (€ 1,840 gross monthly + additional benefits) and will run for 4 months starting in February 2022.

Working conditions:

• Interns are required to be based in the country of employment as of Day 1 of their internship with ISS.
• Depending on the status of our return to office plans Interns may start with remote working, but there is potential for return to the office. It is preferable that candidates are located commuting distance to the office from Day 1.

Applicants should apply online a by sending a CV in English along with a one-page cover letter. The cover letter should explain why you are interested in corporate governance, in joining ISS and why you are suitable for the role. Applications without a cover letter won’t be taken into further consideration.

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